diff --git a/types/mongoose/index.d.ts b/types/mongoose/index.d.ts
index 867f844e3f..2a845f2d9c 100644
--- a/types/mongoose/index.d.ts
+++ b/types/mongoose/index.d.ts
@@ -914,6 +914,13 @@ declare module "mongoose" {
      */
     requiredPaths(invalidate?: boolean): string[];
 
+    /**
+     * Lists all paths and their type in the current schema.
+     */
+    paths: {
+      [key: string]: SchemaType;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Sets/gets a schema option.
      * @param key option name